Cost of Living Calculator - Naperville, Illinois vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 22.7% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,569 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Golden
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs Golden, CO
Compared to Naperville, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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