Memphis, Tennessee vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 101.9% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $100,968 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Memphis, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  577.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  64.6% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher