Gilroy, California vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 13.7% cheaper than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $129,475 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Gilroy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Golden
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Gilroy, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher