Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 16.2% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,897 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Plano
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Lake Stevens, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower