Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Lakewood, Colorado


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 23.7% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $61,860 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Minneapolis, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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