Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 0.6% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,693 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Austin
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lake Stevens, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower