Wheat Ridge, CO Cost of Living


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Wheat Ridge cost of living score
132.7
More expensive
32.7% higher
than the US average
10.1% higher
than the Colorado average
Wheat Ridge, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 132.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.7% higher than the U.S. average and 10.1% lower than the average for Colorado.

Wheat Ridge, CO

Housing costs in Wheat Ridge?
A typical home costs $567,300, which is 67.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.6% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wheat Ridge costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Wheat Ridge?
To live comfortably in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $108,720 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wheat Ridge?
The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, CO is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Wheat Ridge is 75.64 which is below the national average. The housing expenses are especially low, with an index rating of only 59.10 compared to the national average of 100. This makes it a great place to live for those who are looking for an affordable place to call home without sacrificing much in terms of amenities or lifestyle. Groceries also remain relatively inexpensive, with an index rating of 95.89 that is close to the national average. Prices for transportation are slightly above average but still remain manageable at 105.82 index ranking.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWheat RidgeColoradoUnited States
  132.7120.5100.0
  102100.7100
  83.683.8100.0
  200.3167.5100.0
  $567,300$527,200$338,100
  96.2%98.4%100.0%
  112.5106.7100.0
  154.8120.4100.0

   100=National Average

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