Lakewood, California vs. Bell Gardens, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bell Gardens, California is 11.1% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $44,441 in Bell Gardens, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bell Gardens, California is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Bell Gardens
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Bell Gardens, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Bell Gardens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower