Golden, Colorado vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 156.5% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $769,565 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Golden, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.5% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower