Pekin, Illinois vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 98.3% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,138 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
690% more expensive in Golden
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Pekin, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher