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


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 58.3% more expensive than Farmington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $143,580 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Farmington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Seattle
than in Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington, MN vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Farmington, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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