Missoula, Montana vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 15.9% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $92,703 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Missoula, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher