Mercer Island, Washington vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 44.6% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,680 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
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  Personal
  13.5% lower
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