Golden, Colorado vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 42.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $24,592 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Cortez
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Golden, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower