Wasilla, Alaska vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 33.0% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,504 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Golden
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Wasilla, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  34.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower