Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 5.5% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,111 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Lakeville, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher