Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Lake Stevens, Washington


The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 49.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $149,325 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Iowa City, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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