Lakewood, Colorado vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 13.9% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,072 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Olympia
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower