What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Louisianacompared to Highlands Ranch, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Louisiana copmared to Highlands Ranch, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado could decrease to $30,748 in Lafayette, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HIGHLANDS RANCH vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 38.5% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,748 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Lafayette, LA

Compared to Highlands Ranch, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

38.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Lafayette, LA

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