Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 31.9% cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,033 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Wheat Ridge, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower