Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 39.5% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $69,764 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Idaho Falls, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher