Erie, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 35.4% cheaper than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,282 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Erie, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower