Denver, Colorado vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 22.5% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,228 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Denver, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher