Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 11.0% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,482 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Golden, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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