Metairie, Louisiana vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 28.9% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $198,489 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Metairie, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher