Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 35.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $67,937 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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