Lakewood, California vs. Fair Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 12.1% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $43,930 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fair Oaks
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher