Lakewood, Washington vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 33.4% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,916 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Athens
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Lakewood, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.8% higher
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower