Meridian, Idaho vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 9.9% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $54,937 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Meridian, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher