Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 10.2% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,130 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.5% higher
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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