Carmel, Indiana vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 30.6% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $326,419 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Golden
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Carmel, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower