Lafayette, Colorado vs. Burien, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burien, Washington is 3.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $258,459 in Burien, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burien, Washington is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Burien
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Burien, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Burien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher