Ripon, California vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 9.4% more expensive than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $87,491 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Golden
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Ripon, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher