Sacramento, California vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 6.8% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $64,095 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Sacramento, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher