Arvada, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 1.0% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,494 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Arvada, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower