Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Stanwood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanwood, Washington is 40.8% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,413 in Stanwood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanwood, Washington is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Stanwood
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Stanwood, WA
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Stanwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower