Artondale, WA vs Lake Stevens, WA

Lake Stevens is moderately more affordable than Artondale, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Artondale scores 162 compared to 155 for Lake Stevens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Artondale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Artondale is $2,121/month compared to $2,189/month in Lake Stevens — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Artondale has cheaper rent, Lake Stevens actually has lower median home values ($593,900 vs $714,000).

Median household income in Artondale is $156,908 compared to $118,290 in Lake Stevens (+32.6%). While Artondale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Artondale spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Lake Stevens.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.4°F). Artondale receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 33.4" in Lake Stevens.