Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 32.3% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $66,171 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Valparaiso, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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