Lacey, Washington vs. Auburn, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Washington is 20.3% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $347,744 in Auburn, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Washington is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Auburn
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Auburn, WA
Compared to Lacey, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher