What is a pro or con of living in Lakewood, Coloradocompared to Rochester, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Lakewood.

What salary do I need to live in Lakewood, Colorado copmared to Rochester, Minnesota?

A salary of $20,000 in Rochester, Minnesota should increase to $28,086 in Lakewood, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER vs. LAKEWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, Minnesota vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 40.4% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $28,086 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, MN vs. Lakewood, CO

Compared to Rochester, Lakewood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

57.6% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, Minnesota vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, MN vs. Lakewood, CO

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