Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 63.0% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $163,032 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Golden
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Baton Rouge, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher