Golden, Colorado vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 44.7% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,552 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Golden, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower