Westminster, Colorado vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 3.4% more expensive than Westminster, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $98,252 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Westminster, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, CO vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Westminster, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher