Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 22.1% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,445 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Boise City
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Golden, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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