Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 2.0% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,038 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Silver Spring, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher