Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Colorado vs Wheat Ridge, Colorado


The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 65.1% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $123,824 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Sterling, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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