Lakewood, Colorado vs. Penrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penrose, Colorado is 23.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,129 in Penrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penrose, Colorado is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Penrose
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Penrose, CO
Compared to Lakewood, Penrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower