Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Scarsdale, New York


The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 21.0% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $39,487 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Scarsdale
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Lafayette, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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