Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 104.8 in Minneapolis, MN in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 6.0% more expensive than Minneapolis; housing rents differ by 35% (151.3 vs 111.8). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $70,741 buys in Minneapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Minneapolis | Seattle vs Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 104.8 | +6.0% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 103.1 | +0.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 111.8 | +35.3% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 93.5 | -0.7% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 104.4 | +2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 102.9 | +6.0% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Minneapolis | $47,161 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Minneapolis | $94,321 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Minneapolis | $141,482 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.