Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Elk River, Minnesota


The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 37.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,156 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Elk River
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Elk River, MN
Compared to Seattle, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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