Merriam, Kansas vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 36.1% more expensive than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $102,077 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Denver
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Merriam, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower