Arvada, Colorado vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 1.3% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,645 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
3% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Arvada, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower