Kent, Washington vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 13.0% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,477 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Kent, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower