Lafayette, Colorado vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 24.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,594 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in United States
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Amherst, MA
Compared to Lafayette, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower