Lafayette, Indiana vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 61.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $308,983 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Denver
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher