Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 9.0% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,507 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Meridian
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Lake Stevens, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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