Omaha, Nebraska vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 44.7% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $104,151 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Omaha, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher