Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 3.5% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $96,773 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Golden
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Jersey City, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher