SeaTac, Washington vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 18.7% more expensive than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,309 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Lakewood
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Seatac, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower