Cost of Living Calculator - Olathe, Kansas vs Wheat Ridge, Colorado


The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 29.4% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $97,042 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Olathe, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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