Lakewood, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 47.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,973 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower