Lafayette, Colorado vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 21.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $59,211 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Lafayette, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower