Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Penrose, Colorado


The cost of living in Penrose, Colorado is 33.6% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,177 in Penrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penrose, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Penrose
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Penrose, CO
Compared to Golden, Penrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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