Dallas, Texas vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 156.6% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $192,475 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Dallas, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.6% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  634.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher