Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 5.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,124 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Golden, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  54.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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