Stanwood, Washington vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 17.0% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,480 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Surprise
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Stanwood, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.9% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower