Springfield, Missouri vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 62.6% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $81,296 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Springfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher