Lafayette, Colorado vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 10.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,812 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Durango
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Durango, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% lower
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower