2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lafayette, CO vs Genesee, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Genesee or is it cheaper to live in Lafayette?
- Genesee is 6.1% less expensive than Lafayette.

Which city has more affordable housing, Genesee or Lafayette?
- Genesee housing costs are 64.4% more expensive than Lafayette housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lafayette or is Health Care more affordable in Genesee.
- Health related expenses are 2.2% less in Genesee.
 Lafayette, COGenesee, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock132.7100
 Food & Groceries103.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock83.6100
 Housing210.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,108,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock121.2100
 Miscellaneous155.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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