Cost of Living in Wheat Ridge, CO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
153.7
100 = national avg
+53.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$67,632
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$159,858
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing204.4
Food117.0
Transportation133.9
Healthcare113.6
Utilities131.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,754
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,089
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wheat Ridge is 153.7, which is 53.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 204.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $67,632 per year to cover basic expenses.