Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 59.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,830 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Salinas
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher