Murray, Utah vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 1.9% more expensive than Murray, Utah.

You would need a salary of $101,879 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Murray, Utah
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Murray, Utah
Murray, UT vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Murray, Lakewood 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher