Garden Grove, California vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 1.6% more expensive than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $60,974 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Garden Grove, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Garden Grove, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher