Golden, Colorado vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 57.3% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $78,629 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Golden, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower