Boulder, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 52.6% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,850 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Boulder, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower