Lakewood, Colorado vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 37.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,651 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Sterling
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Lakewood, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower