Rochester, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 81.4% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $272,108 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Seattle
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Rochester, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.4% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  85.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher