Mobile, Alabama vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 56.7% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,008 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Mobile, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher