Lakewood, Colorado vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 21.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,184 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Decatur
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Lakewood, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% lower
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower