Cost of Living Calculator - Centralia, Washington vs Lakewood, Washington


The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 27.2% more expensive than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,389 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs Lakewood, WA
Compared to Centralia, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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