Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Prior Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 30.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,565 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Prior Lake
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Seattle, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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