Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Idaho Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 23.9% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,896 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Golden, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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