Cost of Living Calculator - San Carlos, California vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 53.3% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $70,122 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Golden
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to San Carlos, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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