Orange, California vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 27.3% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $65,470 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Orange, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher