Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 21.1% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $59,198 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Golden, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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