Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 35.3% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $274,807 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Boulder
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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