Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 16.7% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $81,667 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Santa Fe, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher