Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 45.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,423 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Denver
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher