What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Californiacompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 301% more expensive in Lafayette.

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

A salary of $64,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado should increase to $153,175 in Lafayette, California (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.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 139.3% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $153,175 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. Lafayette, CA

Compared to Colorado Springs, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

139.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

447.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

30.2% higher

Health

46.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Colorado Springs, CO vs. Lafayette, CA

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