Lakewood, Washington vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 15.0% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,503 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Kent
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher