Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs The Lakes, Minnesota


The cost of living in The Lakes, Minnesota is 37.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,670 in The Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in The Lakes
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs The Lakes, MN
Compared to Seattle, The Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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