What is a pro or con of living in Lakewood, Californiacompared to Covington, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 156% more expensive in Lakewood.

What salary do I need to live in Lakewood, California copmared to Covington, Georgia?

A salary of $20,000 in Covington, Georgia should increase to $33,227 in Lakewood, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COVINGTON vs. LAKEWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

Covington, Georgia vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 66.1% more expensive than Covington, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $33,227 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Covington, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Covington, Georgia

Covington, GA vs. Lakewood, CA

Compared to Covington, Lakewood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

266.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

33.1% higher

Health

16.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Covington, Georgia vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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