What is a pro or con of living in Lake Stevens, Washingtoncompared to Madison, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Lake Stevens.

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

A salary of $30,000 in Madison, South Dakota should increase to $48,947 in Lake Stevens, Washington (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.

MADISON vs. LAKE STEVENS
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, South Dakota vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 63.2% more expensive than Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,947 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Madison, South Dakota

Madison, SD vs. Lake Stevens, WA

Compared to Madison, Lake Stevens is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

264.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.5% lower

Commute

88.7% higher

Health

28.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Madison, South Dakota vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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