Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 30.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $325,727 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Charlotte, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher