Thornton, Colorado vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 8.5% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $108,544 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Thornton, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher