Lafayette, CO vs Wellington, CO

Wellington is moderately more affordable than Lafayette, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Lafayette scores 150 compared to 141 for Wellington, 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 $2,320/month in Wellington — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lafayette has cheaper rent, Wellington actually has lower median home values ($442,500 vs $647,600).

Median household income in Lafayette is $110,431 compared to $103,888 in Wellington (+6.3%). The higher salaries in Lafayette partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lafayette spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Wellington.