Madison, New Jersey vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 17.5% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,228 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Madison, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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