Lacey, Washington vs. Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountlake Terrace, Washington is 20.0% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,982 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountlake Terrace, Washington is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Mountlake Terrace
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Mountlake Terrace, WA
Compared to Lacey, Mountlake Terrace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher