Lakewood, Washington vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 19.1% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,444 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Albany
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Lakewood, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.3% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower