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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 39.5% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,234 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Golden, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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