Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Happy Valley, Oregon


The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 5.0% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,239 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Happy Valley
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Golden, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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