Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 34.8% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,604 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Minot
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Lake Stevens, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher