Idaho Springs, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 31.4% more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,685 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Golden
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Idaho Springs, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower