Lafayette, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 60.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $29,890 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower