Lakewood, Colorado vs. Wellington, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellington, Colorado is 15.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,417 in Wellington, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellington, Colorado is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Wellington
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Wellington, CO
Compared to Lakewood, Wellington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower