Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Paradise Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 120.3% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $165,205 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Golden, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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