Houston, Texas vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 56.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,188 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Golden
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Houston, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher