Lakewood, Washington vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 39.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,771 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in West Plains
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Lakewood, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower