Lafayette, CO vs Superior, CO

Lafayette is moderately more affordable than Superior, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Lafayette scores 150 compared to 172 for Superior, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Superior 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 $2,355/month in Superior — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lafayette is more affordable at $647,600 median vs $795,500.

Median household income in Lafayette is $110,431 compared to $157,909 in Superior (-30.1%). While Superior 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 17.9% in Superior.