Lakewood, Colorado vs. Gillette, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gillette, Wyoming is 24.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,640 in Gillette, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gillette, Wyoming is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Gillette
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Gillette, WY
Compared to Lakewood, Gillette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  74.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower