Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Elm Creek, Minnesota


The cost of living in Elm Creek, Minnesota is 54.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,416 in Elm Creek, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elm Creek, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Elm Creek
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Elm Creek, MN
Compared to Seattle, Elm Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% higher
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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