Bellevue, Washington vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 29.8% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,897 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.5% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower