Lakewood, California vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 51.2% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $36,613 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Columbus
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Lakewood, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% lower
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower