Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 7.9% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $161,872 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Salinas
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.