Carbondale, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 6.2% cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,895 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Golden
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Carbondale, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower