Olympia, Washington vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 6.6% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,439 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Olympia, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher