Lakewood, Washington vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 35.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,397 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Lakewood, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower