Denver, Colorado vs. Merriam, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merriam, Kansas is 26.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,737 in Merriam, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merriam, Kansas is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Merriam
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Merriam, KS
Compared to Denver, Merriam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher