Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 45.8% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $72,891 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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