Montrose, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 58.2% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $118,651 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Golden
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Montrose, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher