Lakewood, Colorado vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 31.7% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,142 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Detroit
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lakewood, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower