Wichita, Kansas vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 91.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $143,842 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Wichita, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  93.4% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher