Vancouver, Washington vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 32.6% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,314 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower