Montrose, Colorado vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 37.5% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $103,097 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Montrose, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher