Lakewood, Colorado vs. Basalt, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Basalt, Colorado is 17.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $88,453 in Basalt, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Basalt, Colorado is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Basalt
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Basalt, CO
Compared to Lakewood, Basalt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher