Aurora, Illinois vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 45.8% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,896 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Aurora, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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