San Marcos, Texas vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 19.2% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,590 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lakewood
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to San Marcos, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher