Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 41.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $43,580 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Washington
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Lafayette, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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