Golden, Colorado vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 13.6% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,789 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Golden, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower