Lafayette, Colorado vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 6.5% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,094 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in West Chester
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Lafayette, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher