West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 65.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $77,727 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Golden
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Golden, CO
Compared to West Lafayette, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher