Oakland, California vs. Lacey, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 37.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $31,218 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lacey
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Lacey, WA
Compared to Oakland, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower