Orange, California vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 8.8% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $91,159 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Golden
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Orange, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher