What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Golden, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 276% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Golden, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Golden, Colorado should increase to $144,749 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GOLDEN vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Golden, Colorado vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 189.5% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $144,749 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Golden, Colorado

Golden, CO vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Golden, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

189.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

400.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

24.4% higher

Health

28.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Golden, Colorado vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Golden, CO vs. Palo Alto, CA

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