Houma, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 51.7% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,827 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Houma, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher