Brookfield, Illinois vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 25.0% more expensive than Brookfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,517 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Brookfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Brookfield, Illinois
Brookfield, IL vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Brookfield, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher