Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 144.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $366,477 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
459% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Lafayette, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.3% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  530.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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