Longmont, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 26.8% cheaper than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,575 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Longmont, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower