Lakewood, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 35.5% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $32,268 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Dallas
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Lakewood, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher