Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Aptos, California


The cost of living in Aptos, California is 41.1% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $105,853 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Aptos
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Aptos, CA
Compared to Golden, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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