| | Golden, CO | Monument, CO | United States |
| Overall | 132.7 | 110.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.4 | 103.2 | 100 |
| Health | 83.6 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 254.0 | 229.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $824,300 | $717,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,680.0% | 9,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 113.0 | 102.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 154.7 | 132.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Golden 
5 Reviews
...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals, More
It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just More
Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation.
The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and More
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Reviews for Monument 2 Reviews
if you think COS is nice, monument can't be More
Monument is located about 10 miles north of the Colorado Springs city limits on I-25 cooridor. We are 2 exits north of the Air Force Academy.
We enjoy a "small town" More
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