Cost of Living Calculator - Waconia, Minnesota vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 35.2% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $121,655 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Golden
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs Golden, CO
Compared to Waconia, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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