Lakewood, Washington vs. Kennewick, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennewick, Washington is 17.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,319 in Kennewick, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennewick, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Kennewick
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Kennewick, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Kennewick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower