Folsom, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 74.7% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $323,127 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Folsom, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher