Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 16.5% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,413 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lake Stevens, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower