Cost of Living Calculator - Mission Viejo, California vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 12.1% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $65,917 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Golden
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to Mission Viejo, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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