Cost of Living Calculator - Boise City, Idaho vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 122.5% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $166,869 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Boise City, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.5% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  420.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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