Cost of Living Calculator - Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs Independence, Missouri


The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 35.9% cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $16,023 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Independence
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs Independence, MO
Compared to Wheat Ridge, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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