Lafayette, CO vs Littleton, CO

Littleton is moderately more affordable than Lafayette, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Lafayette scores 150 compared to 138 for Littleton, 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 Lafayette is $2,042/month compared to $1,731/month in Littleton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Littleton is more affordable at $596,700 median vs $647,600.

Median household income in Lafayette is $110,431 compared to $96,611 in Littleton (+14.3%). While Lafayette is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lafayette spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Littleton.