Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 60.8% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,376 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Golden
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Edwardsville, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher