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


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 167.8% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $133,884 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
723% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Ferndale, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.8% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  790.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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