Cost of Living Calculator - Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 23.2% cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,409 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Salem
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs Salem, OR
Compared to Wheat Ridge, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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