Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Mount Desert, Maine


The cost of living in Mount Desert, Maine is 14.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,460 in Mount Desert, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Desert, Maine is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Mount Desert
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Mount Desert, ME
Compared to Lakewood, Mount Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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