Tempe, Arizona vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 32.8% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $99,578 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Golden
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Tempe, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher