West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 66.8% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $125,099 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Seattle
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to West St. Paul, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher