Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Wheat Ridge, Colorado


The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 30.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,137 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Wheat_Ridge, CO
Compared to Salem, 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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