Lafayette, Colorado vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 10.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $134,774 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Surf City
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Surf City, NC
Compared to Lafayette, Surf City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower