Zip 80214 (Lakewood, CO) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lakewood, Colorado?
$8,910 / month
for a family, 65.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $106,920 for the year for a family.
$4,100 / month
for a single person, 14.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $49,200 for the year for a single person.

Lakewood cost of living score
132.7
More expensive
32.7% higher
than the US average
10.1% higher
than the Colorado average
Lakewood (zip 80214), Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 132.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.7% higher than the U.S. average and 10.1% lower than the average for Colorado.

Zip 80214 (Lakewood, CO)

Housing costs in Lakewood?
A typical home costs $557,300, which is 64.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.7% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lakewood costs $1,490 per month, which is 9.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,650 and 24.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,860.

Can I afford Lakewood?
To live comfortably in Lakewood (zip 80214), Colorado, a minimum annual income of $106,920 for a family, and $49,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lakewood?
The cost of living in 80214 Lakewood, CO is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home price for the area is upwards of $450,000, which is significantly higher than the national median home price of $227,025. Rent prices in 80214 are also quite high, with an average rent of around $1,700 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Other essentials such as food and transportation can be expensive too. However, there are some points that help to keep living costs down in this area including competitively priced groceries and free public transportation services.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLakewoodColoradoUnited States
    Unlock120.5100.0
  101.3  Unlock100.0
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  179.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$527,200$338,100
  95.6  Unlock100.0
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  154.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 15 years ago

Wow ! that's an interesting posting. I am very familiar with Edgewater and I researched almost everything you've said and almost everything you said is completely FALSE.  More

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Edgewater is a very small suburb west of Denver. I think its only a square mile. Its an oasis, a clean and safe little town, It's like Mayberry here, it has a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

some pople know about edgewater and well ..... some dont. some people dismiss it as a wannabe place and its not. edgewater has crime, just like any other urban  More

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