Montrose, Colorado vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 6.9% cheaper than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,561 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Montrose, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower