Hamden, Connecticut vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 37.8% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,894 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Golden
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Hamden, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower