Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Birch Bay, Washington


The cost of living in Birch Bay, Washington is 25.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,090 in Birch Bay, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birch Bay, Washington is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Birch Bay
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Birch Bay, WA
Compared to Golden, Birch Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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