Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs El Cerrito, California


The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 23.2% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $57,610 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cerrito, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in El Cerrito
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs El Cerrito, CA
Compared to Lafayette, El Cerrito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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