Lakewood, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 1.1% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,455 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher