Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 183.9% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $212,990 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
880% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.9% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,280.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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