Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 11.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,712 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Columbia
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Lafayette, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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