Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 9.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $45,331 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Golden
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% lower
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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