Mill Creek, Washington vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 2.4% more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,177 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Creek, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Mill Creek, Washington
Mill Creek, WA vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Mill Creek, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.7% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher