Lafayette, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 62.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $27,807 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Richmond
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower