Durham, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 36.4% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,205 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Durham, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher