Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, Delaware vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 177.8% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $138,907 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
532% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Dover, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.8% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  812.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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