Lakewood, Washington vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 26.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,840 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Lakewood, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower