Golden, Colorado vs. Vail, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 28.4% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,786 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Arizona is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Vail
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Vail, AZ
Compared to Golden, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower