Lakewood, Washington vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 35.0% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,174 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Memphis
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Lakewood, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower