What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Lakewood, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 21% cheaper in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Lakewood, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Lakewood, Colorado could decrease to $41,686 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKEWOOD vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, Colorado vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 16.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,686 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood, CO vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Lakewood, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

18.8% lower

Health

1.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Lakewood, Colorado vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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