Kelso, Washington vs. Lacey, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 11.8% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,882 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Lacey
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Lacey, WA
Compared to Kelso, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher