Murray, Kentucky vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 68.9% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $109,798 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Murray, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher