Saginaw, Michigan vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 226.9% more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $163,430 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saginaw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1572% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, MI vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Saginaw, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  226.9% 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
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,432.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher