Golden, Colorado vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 20.5% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,766 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Aurora
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Golden, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower