Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 42.0% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $70,984 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Lincoln, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  37.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher