Grass Valley, California vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 3.2% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $51,585 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Grass Valley, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower