College Station, Texas vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 68.9% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,531 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Golden
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Golden, CO
Compared to College Station, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher