Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 58.8% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,281 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Council Bluffs, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher