Bozeman, Montana vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 6.5% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $53,232 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Bozeman, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher