What is a pro or con of living in Lakewood, Washingtoncompared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Transportation is 48% more expensive in Lakewood.

What salary do I need to live in Lakewood, Washington copmared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

A salary of $80,000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico should increase to $83,719 in Lakewood, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA FE vs. LAKEWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 4.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,719 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
48% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM vs. Lakewood, WA

Compared to Santa Fe, Lakewood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

30.2% lower

Commute

48.3% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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