Lake Stevens, Washington vs. St. Maries, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Maries, Idaho is 33.5% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,257 in St. Maries, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Maries, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in St. Maries
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. St. Maries, ID
Compared to Lake Stevens, St. Maries is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower