Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 167.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $101,520 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
579% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.2% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  712.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher