Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 56.5% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,272 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Golden
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Blacksburg, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  82.0% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher