Lakewood, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 34.0% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $66,006 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Lakewood, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower