Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 22.8% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $141,228 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Colorado Springs, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher