Minnetonka, Minnesota vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 13.4% more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $198,364 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Minnetonka, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower