Cost of Living Calculator - South El Monte, California vs Lakewood, Colorado


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 9.2% cheaper than South El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $68,147 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in South El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than South El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Lakewood
than in South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to South El Monte, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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