Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 33.1% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $86,546 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Knoxville, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher

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