Plainfield, Indiana vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 38.8% more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $104,087 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Plainfield, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher