East Los Angeles, California vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 15.5% cheaper than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $42,245 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is cheaper than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lakewood
than in East Los Angeles, California
East Los Angeles, CA vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to East Los Angeles, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher