Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 28.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $96,541 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Arlington
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Lafayette, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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