Golden, Colorado vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 46.0% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,237 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Sterling
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Golden, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower