Lakewood, California vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 1.6% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $49,201 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Garden Grove
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower