Cost of Living Calculator - Plano, Texas vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 37.0% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,662 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Golden
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs Golden, CO
Compared to Plano, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher

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