Lafayette, California vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 37.5% more expensive than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $105,158 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Orinda
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher