Prior Lake, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 44.7% more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $50,629 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Seattle
than in Prior Lake, Minnesota
Prior Lake, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Prior Lake, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher