Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 68.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $23,777 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Golden
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to Los Altos, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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