Kansas City, Missouri vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 47.8% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $95,671 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Kansas City, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher