Washington, District of Columbia vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 13.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $150,946 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Washington, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher