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


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 38.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $45,953 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Golden
than in San Francisco, California
San_Francisco, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to San_Francisco, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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