Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Elma, Washington


The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 19.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,403 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Elma
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Elma, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.