Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 43.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $215,088 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Albuquerque, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher