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


The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 21.0% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,497 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs Lakewood, WA
Compared to Kelso, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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