Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 12.0% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,987 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower