Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 64.8% more expensive than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $82,390 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Scituate, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower