Acton, Massachusetts vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 4.3% more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,132 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Acton, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower