What is a pro or con of living in Lakewood, Washingtoncompared to Port Orchard, Washington?

Transportation is 15% more expensive in Lakewood.

What salary do I need to live in Lakewood, Washington copmared to Port Orchard, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Orchard, Washington should increase to $51,467 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.

PORT ORCHARD vs. LAKEWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Orchard, Washington vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 2.9% more expensive than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,467 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Port Orchard, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
15% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard, WA vs. Lakewood, WA

Compared to Port Orchard, Lakewood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

15.1% higher

Health

0.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Orchard, Washington vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Orchard, WA vs. Lakewood, WA

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