Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 28.7% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $193,088 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Boulder
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Lake Stevens, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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