Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 138.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,318 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Alameda
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.6% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  520.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher

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