Lafayette, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 52.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $85,193 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Lafayette, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower