Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 47.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $88,568 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher