Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 59.3% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,642 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las_Cruces, NM vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Las_Cruces, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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