Alamosa, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 84.1% more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $143,608 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Golden
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Alamosa, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher