Wayzata, Minnesota vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 77.7% more expensive than Wayzata, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $159,890 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayzata, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Wayzata, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Wayzata, Minnesota
Wayzata, MN vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Wayzata, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher