Bakersfield, California vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 25.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $50,251 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Bakersfield, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher