Aurora, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 11.9% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $83,894 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Aurora, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher