Columbia, Missouri vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 66.5% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $66,592 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Golden
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Columbia, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher