What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $172,810 in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is 8.0% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $172,810 in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.

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• Overall, Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
54% more expensive in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County)
than in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood, CO vs Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA

Compared to Lakewood, Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County) is:

Homeowner

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8.0% higher

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.1% higher

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

44.9% higher

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Personal

1.9% higher

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