Cost of Living Calculator - Council Bluffs, Iowa vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 62.6% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $121,944 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Council Bluffs, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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