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


The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 16.5% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $41,745 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Milpitas
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Milpitas, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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