Lakewood, Colorado vs. Rio Rico, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rico, Arizona is 36.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $31,755 in Rio Rico, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rico, Arizona is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Rio Rico
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Rio Rico, AZ
Compared to Lakewood, Rio Rico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower