Lakewood, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $173,626 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lakewood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
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  Personal
  1.3% lower
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