Wylie, Texas vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 50.8% more expensive than Wylie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,385 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wylie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Wylie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Wylie, Texas
Wylie, TX vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Wylie, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher