Indianola, Iowa vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 51.6% more expensive than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,795 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Indianola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Indianola, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher