Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 28.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,587 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Boston
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Lakewood, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.1% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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