Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 17.8% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $176,728 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Boston
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.3% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% higher

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