Lakewood, Colorado vs. South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 31.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,873 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in South Milwaukee
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. South Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Lakewood, South Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower