Golden, Colorado vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 24.8% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,408 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Vail
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Golden, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher