Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 20.0% cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,987 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Wheat Ridge, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower