Surprise, Arizona vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 45.4% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,723 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Surprise, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher