Lafayette, California vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 58.3% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $20,872 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Short Pump
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower