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


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 31.4% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,118 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Golden, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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