Cost of Living Calculator - Brighton, Colorado vs Merriam, Kansas


The cost of living in Merriam, Kansas is 22.6% cheaper than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,059 in Merriam, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merriam, Kansas is cheaper than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Merriam
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs Merriam, KS
Compared to Brighton, Merriam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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