Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Golden Valley, Minnesota


The cost of living in Golden Valley, Minnesota is 33.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,061 in Golden Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Golden Valley, MN
Compared to Seattle, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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