Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Cave Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 20.8% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,407 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Cave Creek
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to Lake Stevens, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower