Golden, Colorado vs. Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is 33.9% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $18,504 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pagosa Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Pagosa Springs
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Pagosa Springs, CO
Compared to Golden, Pagosa Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower