Birmingham, Michigan vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 0.6% cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,701 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
30% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Birmingham, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower