Dexter, Michigan vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 135.9% more expensive than Dexter, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $341,984 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dexter, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Dexter, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Dexter, Michigan
Dexter, MI vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Dexter, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.9% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  49.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher