Decatur, GA vs Lafayette, CO

Decatur is moderately more affordable than Lafayette, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 141 compared to 150 for Lafayette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lafayette can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Decatur is $1,716/month compared to $2,042/month in Lafayette — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Decatur has cheaper rent, Lafayette actually has lower median home values ($647,600 vs $655,900).

Median household income in Decatur is $140,480 compared to $110,431 in Lafayette (+27.2%). Decatur offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Decatur spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Lafayette.