Santa Rosa, California vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 6.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $46,864 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Santa Rosa, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher