Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 37.9% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $96,541 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Golden
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Golden, CO
Compared to Mesa, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher

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