Lake Stevens, WA vs Lakeland North, WA

Lake Stevens, WA and Lakeland North, WA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Lake Stevens scores 155 while Lakeland North scores 148 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Stevens is $2,189/month compared to $2,227/month in Lakeland North — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lake Stevens has cheaper rent, Lakeland North actually has lower median home values ($501,600 vs $593,900).

Median household income in Lake Stevens is $118,290 compared to $111,681 in Lakeland North (+5.9%). While Lake Stevens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Stevens spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Lakeland North.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.7°F). Lakeland North receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 33.4" in Lake Stevens.