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


The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 46.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $101,388 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Stevens
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to San Francisco, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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