Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 91.4% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $95,716 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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