Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 23.5% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,726 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Golden
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Forest Grove, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher