Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 33.0% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,369 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher