What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Coloradocompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 211% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Colorado copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $70,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $109,658 in Lafayette, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 56.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $109,658 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Lafayette, CO

Compared to Indianapolis, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

239.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

2.0% higher

Health

14.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Lafayette, CO

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