Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 16.9% cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,567 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Brighton
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to Wheat Ridge, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower