Lakewood, Washington vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 51.8% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $91,081 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Irvine
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower