Whitefish, Montana vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 1.7% more expensive than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $76,292 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Whitefish, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Whitefish, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher