Seattle, Washington vs. Elgin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Minnesota is 44.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,010 in Elgin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Elgin
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Elgin, MN
Compared to Seattle, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower