What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 174% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $95,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $163,506 in Lafayette, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 72.1% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $163,506 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Lafayette, CA

Compared to Washington, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

183.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

8.5% lower

Health

26.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Lafayette, CA

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