Lafayette, Colorado vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 28.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $24,868 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Montrose
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower