Shoreline, Washington vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 24.9% cheaper than Shoreline, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,539 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoreline, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is cheaper than Shoreline, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline, WA vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Shoreline, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower