Wichita, Kansas vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 83.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $82,445 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Golden
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Wichita, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher