Seattle, Washington vs. Lake Belt, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Belt, Minnesota is 57.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,454 in Lake Belt, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Belt, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Lake Belt
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lake Belt, MN
Compared to Seattle, Lake Belt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% higher
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower