Bakersfield, California vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 44.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $144,584 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Golden
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Bakersfield, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher