Hamilton, Montana vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 177.8% more expensive than Hamilton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $138,907 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Hamilton, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Hamilton, Montana
Hamilton, MT vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Hamilton, 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  791.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher