Sandia Heights, New Mexico vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 17.2% more expensive than Sandia Heights, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,582 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandia Heights, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Sandia Heights, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Golden
than in Sandia Heights, New Mexico
Sandia Heights, NM vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Sandia Heights, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher