Lakewood, Colorado vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 24.4% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,202 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Arlington
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Lakewood, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher