Columbus, Ohio vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 200.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $150,000 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
702% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Columbus, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.0% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  899.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher