2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Pasadena, MD vs Lafayette, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Lafayette or is it cheaper to live in Pasadena?
- Lafayette is 23.2% more expensive than Pasadena.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lafayette or Pasadena?
- Lafayette housing costs are 60.9% more expensive than Pasadena housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Pasadena or is Health Care more affordable in Lafayette.
- Health related expenses are 2.9% more in Lafayette.
 Pasadena, MDLafayette, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock141.3100
 Food & Groceries102.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock85.5100
 Housing131.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$690,200$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.6100
 Miscellaneous126.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Pasadena    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Realestate is very high here. This state to my way of thinking does very little to help its senior citizens. Taxes are very high here. Pretty soon we will probably be  More

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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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