Denver, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 17.0% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $93,584 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Golden
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Denver, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher