Arlington, Washington vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 4.7% more expensive than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,652 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Arlington, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower