Lafayette, CO vs The Pinery, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lafayette is 20.8% cheaper than The Pinery. With a cost index of 150 vs 190, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lafayette to The Pinery should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lafayette is $2,042/month compared to $3,115/month in The Pinery — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lafayette is more affordable at $647,600 median vs $709,800.

Median household income in Lafayette is $110,431 compared to $173,889 in The Pinery (-36.5%). While The Pinery 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 The Pinery.