Long Beach, California vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 6.0% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $328,881 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Golden
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Long Beach, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher