Lakewood, Washington vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 97.1% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,533 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.1% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower