Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 23.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $38,041 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Golden
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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