Cost of Living Calculator - Wheaton, Illinois vs Lakewood, Colorado


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 14.1% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,085 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Wheaton, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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