Lakewood, Washington vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 85.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $139,187 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Lakewood, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.6% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  116.3% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher