Lakewood, Washington vs. Montana City, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montana City, Montana is 23.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,097 in Montana City, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montana City, Montana is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Montana City
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Montana City, MT
Compared to Lakewood, Montana City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower