Golden, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 41.1% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $17,659 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Golden, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower