Englewood, CO vs Golden, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Englewood is 18.9% cheaper than Golden. With a cost index of 128 vs 158, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Englewood to Golden should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,563/month compared to $1,854/month in Golden — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Englewood is more affordable at $534,000 median vs $790,500.

Median household income in Englewood is $82,016 compared to $95,913 in Golden (-14.5%). The higher salaries in Golden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Golden.