Vancouver, Washington vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 1.1% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,551 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
8% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Vancouver, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher