Cost of Living Calculator - Golden Valley, Minnesota vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 29.1% cheaper than Golden Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $35,446 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Golden Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Golden Valley, MN vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Golden Valley, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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