Ruston, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 64.6% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,302 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Ruston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher