Lakewood, Washington vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 35.5% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,728 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Arlington
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Lakewood, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% higher
      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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher