Lakewood, Washington vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 18.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $118,860 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower