St. Louis, Missouri vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 57.1% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $207,337 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Lakewood
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to St. Louis, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher