Houston, Texas vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 39.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,634 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Houston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher