Buena Vista, Colorado vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 27.5% more expensive than Buena Vista, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $191,300 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Buena Vista, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Buena Vista, Colorado
Buena Vista, CO vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Buena Vista, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher