Lakewood, Washington vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 24.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,720 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Barstow
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.8% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower