Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Kansas vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 80.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $135,456 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Golden
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs Golden, CO
Compared to Kansas City, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.6% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  481.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.