What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Lakewood, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Lakewood, Washington?

A salary of $30,189 in Lakewood, Washington should increase to $42,664 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKEWOOD vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, Washington vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 41.3% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,664 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in New York
than in Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood, WA vs. New York, NY

Compared to Lakewood, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

108.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

116.5% higher

Commute

52.3% higher

Health

44.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lakewood, Washington vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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