Burlingame, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 27.7% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $72,321 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Burlingame, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower