Lakewood, Colorado vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 6.4% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,208 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower