Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 14.5% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $42,739 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Golden
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to Poway, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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