Cost of Living Calculator - Abilene, Texas vs Lakewood, Washington


The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 50.4% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $112,831 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs Lakewood, WA
Compared to Abilene, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% lower
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher

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