Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Minnesota vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,852 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Bloomington, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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