What is a pro or con of living in Parkston, South Dakotacompared to Lake Stevens, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Parkston.

What salary do I need to live in Parkston, South Dakota copmared to Lake Stevens, Washington?

A salary of $63,000 in Lake Stevens, Washington could decrease to $36,000 in Parkston, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE STEVENS vs. PARKSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Parkston, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkston, South Dakota is 42.9% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,000 in Parkston, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Parkston, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Parkston
than in Lake Stevens, Washington

Lake Stevens, WA vs. Parkston, SD

Compared to Lake Stevens, Parkston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

36.4% higher

Commute

46.1% lower

Health

39.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Parkston, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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