Rifle, Colorado vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 24.9% more expensive than Rifle, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,453 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rifle, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Rifle, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Rifle, Colorado
Rifle, CO vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Rifle, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower