Lakewood, OH Cost of Living


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Lakewood cost of living score
83
Less expensive
17.0% lower
than the US average
0.4% higher
than the Ohio average
Lakewood, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.4% lower than the average for Ohio.

Lakewood, OH

Housing costs in Lakewood?
A typical home costs $247,100, which is 26.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.4% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lakewood costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.8% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Lakewood?
To live comfortably in Lakewood, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lakewood?
Lakewood, OH has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Ohio while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLakewoodOhioUnited States
  83.082.7100.0
  99.996.1100
  82.888.7100.0
  85.561.6100.0
  $247,100$197,000$338,100
  95.9%100.0%100.0%
  87.283.9100.0
  112.189.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Lakewood, Ohio has the best of everything. Restaurants, small business, walkability, library, theater, schools, century homes, front porches, neighborhoods, parks, Lake  More

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Over 11 years ago

If you get a job in Cleveland, THIS IS THE PLACE TO LIVE! It has something for everybody. I was raised here and never knew anything else at this time. Once I went away  More

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Over 11 years ago

I haven't lived here, but have spent a lot of time in the area, and most certainly will move here when I finally can move back to the Cleveland area in a few years. I  More

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