Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 14.0% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,505 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
50% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher