Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 31.5% more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $98,636 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Pottstown, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower