Spokane, Washington vs. Big Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Minnesota is 6.5% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $159,736 in Big Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Big Lake, MN
Compared to Spokane, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher