Naperville, Illinois vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 2.1% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,727 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Naperville, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher