Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 88.3% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,217 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Golden
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Golden, CO
Compared to Effingham, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  97.2% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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