Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 55.9% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $124,713 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Golden
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Los Alamos, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  74.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher