Lakewood, Colorado vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 6.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,464 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower