Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Grand Marais, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Marais, Minnesota is 30.2% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,816 in Grand Marais, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Marais, Minnesota is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Grand Marais
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Grand Marais, MN
Compared to Lake Stevens, Grand Marais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher