Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, California vs Puyallup, Washington


The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 19.7% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $107,170 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs Puyallup, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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