Lakewood, Colorado vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 31.1% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,450 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Kearney
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Lakewood, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  76.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower