Lakewood, Washington vs. Sun Valley, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Valley, Idaho is 31.0% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,507 in Sun Valley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Valley, Idaho is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Sun Valley
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Sun Valley, ID
Compared to Lakewood, Sun Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower