Cost of Living Calculator - Aspen, Colorado vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 15.3% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,734 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Aspen, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  49.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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