Lakewood, Colorado vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 1.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,192 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
5% cheaper in Denver
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Lakewood, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower