Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 192.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $219,166 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2368% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Detroit, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.2% 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
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,839.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  48.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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