Security-Widefield, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO

Security-Widefield is moderately more affordable than Wheat Ridge, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Security-Widefield scores 115 compared to 130 for Wheat Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheat Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Security-Widefield is $1,703/month compared to $1,493/month in Wheat Ridge — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wheat Ridge has cheaper rent, Security-Widefield actually has lower median home values ($358,600 vs $584,700).

Median household income in Security-Widefield is $83,916 compared to $87,598 in Wheat Ridge (-4.2%). Wheat Ridge does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Security-Widefield spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Wheat Ridge.