Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Colorado Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 18.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,071 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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