Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 9.6% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $54,778 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Santa Maria, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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