Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 23.2% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,927 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Lake Stevens, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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