Lakewood, Washington vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 1.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,253 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
41% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower