Brenham, Texas vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 82.4% more expensive than Brenham, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,200 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brenham, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Brenham, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Brenham, Texas
Brenham, TX vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Brenham, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  151.2% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher