La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 77.1% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $132,850 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Golden
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Golden, CO
Compared to La Crosse, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher