South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 7.8% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $46,097 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Lakewood
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher