Lakewood, Washington vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane Valley, Washington is 14.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,250 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane Valley, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Spokane Valley
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Spokane Valley, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Spokane Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower