Lafayette, Colorado vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 10.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,226 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Steamboat Springs
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Steamboat Springs, CO
Compared to Lafayette, Steamboat Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower