Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 37.7% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $103,262 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Taos, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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