Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 48.0% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $74,007 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher