Lakewood, California vs. Binghamton, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Binghamton, New York is 52.3% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $35,799 in Binghamton, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Binghamton, New York is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Binghamton
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Binghamton, NY
Compared to Lakewood, Binghamton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower