Benicia, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 63.7% more expensive than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $91,694 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Benicia, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher