Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 23.4% more expensive than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $61,714 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Alameda, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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