Lakewood, Colorado vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 11.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,188 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Lakewood, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher