Lake Stevens, WA Cost of Living


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Lake Stevens cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Lake Stevens, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Lake Stevens, WA

Housing costs in Lake Stevens?
A typical home costs $632,100, which is 87.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake Stevens costs $2,240 per month, which is 56.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.8% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Lake Stevens?
To live comfortably in Lake Stevens, Washington, a minimum annual income of $120,960 for a family, and $76,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake Stevens?
The cost of living in Lake Stevens, WA is relatively inexpensive with a total cost of living that is 5% lower than the national average. The housing market is moderate with a median home value of $406,400 and the median rent at an affordable rate of $1,941 per month. Groceries are also reasonably priced as groceries cost about 4% less than the national average. The transportation costs are also relatively low and there is no sales tax in Washington which can help keep costs down. Overall, Lake Stevens, WA offers an affordable living experience for those looking to escape high-cost cities without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLake StevensWashingtonUnited States
  136.2121.9100.0
  102.9101.1100
  86.788.8100.0
  196.3172.8100.0
  $632,100$534,700$338,100
  71.1%74.0%100.0%
  118.9113.6100.0
  143.0113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  More

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