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


The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 12.8% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $56,380 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Lakewood, WA
Compared to Merced, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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