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


The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 23.1% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $92,297 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Merced, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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