Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 23.2% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,350 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Colorado Springs, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher