Santa Clarita, California vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 1.4% more expensive than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $70,949 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Golden
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Santa Clarita, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher