Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 44.4% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $72,222 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Golden
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Golden, CO
Compared to Metairie, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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