Bethesda, Maryland vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 20.4% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,803 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Golden
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Bethesda, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% lower
      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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher