Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 33.8% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $100,357 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Helena, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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