Laredo, Texas vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 45.5% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,744 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Laredo, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher