Salina, Kansas vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 100.7% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $140,470 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Golden
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Salina, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.7% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher