Sharon, Massachusetts vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 69.7% more expensive than Sharon, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,872 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Sharon, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Sharon, Massachusetts
Sharon, MA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Sharon, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower