Alpine, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 58.8% more expensive than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $79,412 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Alpine, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher