Folsom, California vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 12.5% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $43,767 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Folsom, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher