Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 53.5% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $74,009 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Bowling Green, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher