Golden, Colorado vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 27.6% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,187 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Arcata
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Golden, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower