Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Wheat Ridge, Colorado


The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 10.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,007 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Wheat Ridge
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Fairfax, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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