Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 4.9% more expensive than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $78,680 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Lafayette, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
7% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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