Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 49.1% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $67,073 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Grand Rapids, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher