Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Lake Stevens, Washington


The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 14.2% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,658 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Cary, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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