Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 109.5% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $186,444 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Seattle
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Alexandria, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  134.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher