Golden, Colorado vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 18.4% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,124 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Golden, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower