Grand Lake, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 21.0% more expensive than Grand Lake, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,477 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Lake, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Grand Lake, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Golden
than in Grand Lake, Colorado
Grand Lake, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Grand Lake, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher