Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 64.0% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $131,212 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  70.2% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher