Austin, Texas vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 20.9% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,471 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Austin, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher