Steamboat Springs, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 1.8% more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $122,124 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% more expensive in Golden
than in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Steamboat Springs, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher