Lakewood, Colorado vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 39.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,554 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Waco
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Lakewood, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower