Big Lake township, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 49.8% more expensive than Big Lake township, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $74,911 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake township, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Big Lake township, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Seattle
than in Big Lake township, Minnesota
Big Lake Township, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Big Lake Township, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher