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


The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 31.8% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $71,630 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Lakewood, WA
Compared to Monterey, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  38.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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