South Bend, Indiana vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 73.2% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $103,920 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Lakewood
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to South Bend, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  502.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher