Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 45.4% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,709 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Golden, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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