Wasilla, Alaska vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 15.8% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,877 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Wasilla, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower