What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $75,000 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $89,851 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 19.8% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $89,851 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to West Lafayette, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% lower

Commute

34.9% higher

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. Colorado Springs, CO

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