Joliet, Illinois vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 77.8% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $177,765 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Golden
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Joliet, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher