Lakewood, Colorado vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 29.2% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $374,606 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington 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 Seattle
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher