Golden, Colorado vs. Ridgefield, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgefield, Washington is 8.5% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $68,629 in Ridgefield, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Washington is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Ridgefield
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Ridgefield, WA
Compared to Golden, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower