Carpentersville, Illinois vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 70.3% more expensive than Carpentersville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $127,705 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpentersville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Carpentersville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Golden
than in Carpentersville, Illinois
Carpentersville, IL vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Carpentersville, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher