Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 34.5% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,962 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Brookline, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower