Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Albuquerque, New Mexico


The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 39.3% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,552 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Golden, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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