Lakewood, Colorado vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 32.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,894 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Lakewood, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower