Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain, Colorado vs Wheat Ridge, Colorado


The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 28.4% more expensive than Fountain, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $96,298 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Fountain, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Fountain, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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