Lakewood, Washington vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 8.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,851 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Lakewood, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower