Lafayette, California vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 42.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $28,530 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Rancho Mirage
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Rancho Mirage, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Rancho Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower