Salem, Oregon vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 26.9% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $101,484 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Salem, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher