Lakewood, Colorado vs. Carbondale, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Colorado is 22.7% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,355 in Carbondale, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Colorado is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Carbondale, CO
Compared to Lakewood, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher