Lafayette, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 26.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,599 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Boulder
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower