Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Goldendale, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goldendale, Washington is 34.9% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,527 in Goldendale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goldendale, Washington is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Goldendale
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Goldendale, WA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Goldendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower