Lakewood, Washington vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 16.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,911 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in United States
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Paradise, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Paradise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower