Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 0.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,416 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Columbia
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Lakewood, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.8% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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