Fort Collins, Colorado vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 22.5% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,098 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Fort Collins, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower