Sterling, Virginia vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 0.6% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,241 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
11% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Sterling, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower