Cost of living in Lake Stevens

In Lake Stevens, United States, a single person typically needs around $2581 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $6210 monthly.

How expensive is Lake Stevens compared to other cities?

Lake Stevens is 81% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Lake Stevens compare to your city?

Lake Stevens is 33% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Lake Stevens is, on average, 23% higher than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Lake Stevens?

Who is Lake Stevens a good fit for?

Lake Stevens is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Lake Stevens so expensive?

The high cost of living in Lake Stevens is largely driven by rent and utilities, which significantly exceed typical expenses in other areas.

Is food expensive in Lake Stevens?

Yes, food costs in Lake Stevens are 36% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Lake Stevens?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 5% lower than the European benchmark, making it a viable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2581 $
Without Rent
904 $
Rent & Utilities
1678 $
Food
648 $
Transport
71 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4932 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
35.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20.1 $
Dinner 76.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.41 $
Capuccino 5.17 $
Coke, 330ml 2.54 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.09 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.74 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.99 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.24 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.18 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.27 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.85 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.62 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.54 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.34 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.76 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.87 $
Cigarette pack 10.2 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.56 $
Monthly Pass 82.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.12 $
Taxi, 8 km 21 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 162 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.6 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.65 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 5.85 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.4 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 112 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 170 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,451 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,758 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,672 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,945 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,659 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,582 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,932 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.8 $
Haircut 22.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 88.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 54.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,627 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 26,385 $

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Canada
Lake Stevens vs Toronto (Toronto is 0% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Montreal (Montreal is 24% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Calgary (Calgary is 17% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 13% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 31% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 32% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 4% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 3% more expensive) Lake Stevens vs Brampton (Brampton is 18% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 17% less expensive)
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Lake Stevens vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 47% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Holetown (Holetown is 46% less expensive)
Panama
Lake Stevens vs Panama City (Panama City is 46% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Colon (Colon is 54% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 52% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 59% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs David (David is 68% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 63% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Balboa (Balboa is 52% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Pacora (Pacora is 52% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Chitre (Chitre is 58% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Penonome (Penonome is 57% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Lake Stevens vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 52% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Cayon (Cayon is 52% less expensive)
Cuba
Lake Stevens vs Havana (Havana is 60% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 45% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Holguin (Holguin is 50% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 41% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 59% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 55% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 40% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 40% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 58% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 66% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Lake Stevens vs San Jose (San Jose is 52% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Limon (Limon is 53% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Liberia (Liberia is 65% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 52% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 51% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Cartago (Cartago is 63% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Heredia (Heredia is 52% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 35% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 49% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Lake Stevens vs Castries (Castries is 55% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 54% less expensive)
Jamaica
Lake Stevens vs Kingston (Kingston is 49% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 70% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 61% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 55% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs May Pen (May Pen is 68% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 62% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 67% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Linstead (Linstead is 59% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 56% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 56% less expensive)
El Salvador
Lake Stevens vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 54% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 73% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 55% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 58% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 55% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Apopa (Apopa is 56% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 53% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 44% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 58% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 66% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Lake Stevens vs St. John's (St. John's is 58% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs All Saints (All Saints is 58% less expensive)
Grenada
Lake Stevens vs St. George's (St. George's is 59% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Grenville (Grenville is 59% less expensive)
Dominica
Lake Stevens vs Roseau (Roseau is 61% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 56% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Lake Stevens vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 62% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 61% less expensive)
Belize
Lake Stevens vs Belize City (Belize City is 66% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 58% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 72% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 48% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 39% less expensive)
Guatemala
Lake Stevens vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 61% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Mixco (Mixco is 75% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Coban (Coban is 65% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 70% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 65% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 65% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 66% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 66% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Flores (Flores is 67% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 69% less expensive)
Honduras
Lake Stevens vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 68% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 60% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Choloma (Choloma is 77% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 75% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 66% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 66% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 72% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 72% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Yoro (Yoro is 72% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs La Lima (La Lima is 66% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Lake Stevens vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 69% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 59% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 70% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Higuey (Higuey is 70% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs La Vega (La Vega is 78% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 68% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 80% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 76% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Bonao (Bonao is 79% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Lake Stevens vs Managua (Managua is 70% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Leon (Leon is 75% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Masaya (Masaya is 72% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 79% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 75% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Esteli (Esteli is 77% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Granada (Granada is 73% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 82% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 74% less expensive) Lake Stevens vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 66% less expensive)