Elk River, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.1% more expensive than Elk River, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,526 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Elk River, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Seattle
than in Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Elk River, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher