Lafayette, California vs. Larkspur, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Larkspur, California is 12.0% more expensive than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $55,980 in Larkspur, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Larkspur, California is more expensive than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Larkspur
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Larkspur, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Larkspur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher