Lafayette, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 35.0% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $97,569 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in New York
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lafayette, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher