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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lakewood, OH — COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area + state data

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You'd spend $3.0K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $186.4K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 40.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$3,030
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$36.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Lakewood, OH

Population:49K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$128K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:140
Median Home:$513K

Lakewood, OH

The Buckeye State

49K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 49K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • •Mile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • •Outdoor recreation hub
  • •Major cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lakewood, OH vs Denver, CO

🏠Housing
↑ 127.1%
Lakewood, OH
$1,430
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,818
more
📦Other
↑ 19.3%
Lakewood, OH
$1,487
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$287
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 12.0%
Lakewood, OH
$1,305
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$156
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 22.8%
Lakewood, OH
$515
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$117
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 8.6%
Lakewood, OH
$947
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$81.79
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 14.3%
Lakewood, OH
$454
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$65.10
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Lakewood, OH: Lakewood Municipal Income Tax$2,250/yr (1.5%)
Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)
Net difference-$2,181/yr

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$528
To$1,720
↑ $1,192
1 Bed
From$609
To$1,840
↑ $1,231
2 Bed
From$731
To$2,190
↑ $1,459
3 Bed
From$975
To$2,870
↑ $1,895
Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620–$2,540/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,139
Monthly in Lakewood, OH
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,526
Difference

Home Values

Lakewood
Denver
-
Median Value
$513K
-
YoY Change
↓ -4.2%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +13%
-
Price Range
$352K - $933K
Calculate payment - Denver

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.2K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$181
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.4%
Rate difference

Lakewood, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Lakewood, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Lakewood
Denver
54 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
95 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
28 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
28 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Ohio and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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