Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 52.4% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $114,272 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Hattiesburg, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher