Lakewood, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 8.5% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,233 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Austin
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lakewood, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower