Lakewood, Washington vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 18.4% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,238 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lakewood, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower