Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Black Mountain, North Carolina


The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 11.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,136 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Black Mountain
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Black Mountain, NC
Compared to Lakewood, Black Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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