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


The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 18.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $60,882 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lake Stevens
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to San Diego, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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