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


The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 10.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,923 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Wheat Ridge
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Golden, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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