What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Lakewood, California?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Lakewood, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Lakewood, California should increase to $80,415 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKEWOOD vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 7.2% more expensive than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $80,415 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lakewood, California

Lakewood, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Lakewood, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.5% lower

Commute

11.6% lower

Health

1.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lakewood, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lakewood, CA vs. Seattle, WA

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