Carteret, New Jersey vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 28.7% more expensive than Carteret, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,350 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carteret, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Carteret, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Carteret, New Jersey
Carteret, NJ vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Carteret, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
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  28.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
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  Personal
  6.7% lower
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