Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 141.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,670 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
522% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Chicago, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.3% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  588.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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