Lakewood, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 11.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,210 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Merced
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  58.7% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  37.4% higher
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  Personal
  16.3% lower
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