Lakewood, Colorado vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 16.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,840 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lakewood, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower