Piedmont, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 27.8% cheaper than Piedmont, California.

You would need a salary of $36,090 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piedmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is cheaper than Piedmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Piedmont, California
Piedmont, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Piedmont, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower