Valdosta, Georgia vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 65.5% more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $82,739 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdosta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta, GA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Valdosta, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher