Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Wheat Ridge, Colorado


The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 26.1% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $63,043 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Merced, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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