San Diego, California vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 19.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $40,493 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lakewood
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to San Diego, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher