Dripping Springs, Texas vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 10.7% cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,817 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Dripping Springs, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher