Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Salem, South Dakota


The cost of living in Salem, South Dakota is 37.0% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,238 in Salem, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Salem
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Salem, SD
Compared to Lake Stevens, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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