Aspen, Colorado vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 56.4% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,707 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Wheat Ridge
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Aspen, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower