Lakewood, Colorado vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 29.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $134,744 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Queens
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Lakewood, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.9% higher
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher