Lakewood, Colorado vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 9.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $40,878 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, 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 Vancouver
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower