Lakewood, Washington vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 46.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,303 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  62.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower