Hoover, Alabama vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 25.6% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,795 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Hoover, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher