Lakewood, Colorado vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 35.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $82,742 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower