Blaine, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 60.6% more expensive than Blaine, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $120,431 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Blaine, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Seattle
than in Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Blaine, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher