Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 23.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,744 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lafayette, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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