Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 30.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,154 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Raleigh, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher