Aiken, South Carolina vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 73.2% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $173,233 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Golden
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Aiken, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher