Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 115.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $107,670 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Novato
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Novato, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.3% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.3% higher

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