Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.8% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $415,505 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Seattle
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Minneapolis, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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