Columbus, Indiana vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 79.7% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $224,609 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Golden
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Columbus, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.7% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher