What is a pro or con of living in Lakewood, Washingtoncompared to Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 111% more expensive in Lakewood.

What salary do I need to live in Lakewood, Washington copmared to Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

A salary of $40,000 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana should increase to $51,645 in Lakewood, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PONCHATOULA vs. LAKEWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 29.1% more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,645 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Ponchatoula, LA vs. Lakewood, WA

Compared to Ponchatoula, Lakewood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.3% lower

Commute

10.9% higher

Health

34.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ponchatoula, LA vs. Lakewood, WA

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