Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 6.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,278 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Olympia
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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