Seattle, Washington vs. Thunder Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thunder Lake, Minnesota is 46.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,967 in Thunder Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thunder Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Thunder Lake
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Thunder Lake, MN
Compared to Seattle, Thunder Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower