Golden, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.4% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $242,355 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Austin
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Golden, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower