Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 38.0% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,021 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Golden
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Colorado Springs, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher