Olathe, Colorado vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 40.3% more expensive than Olathe, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $105,211 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Olathe, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Olathe, Colorado
Olathe, CO vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Olathe, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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)
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher