Golden, Colorado vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 21.1% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $118,395 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Golden, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower