Fairfield, Iowa vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 75.5% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,216 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Fairfield, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.5% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  91.7% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher