Marietta, Georgia vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 19.0% more expensive than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $142,802 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Marietta, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher