Lafayette, California vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 42.7% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $76,719 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Folsom
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower