What is a pro or con of living in Saratoga, Californiacompared to Lafayette, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 1495% more expensive in Saratoga.

What salary do I need to live in Saratoga, California copmared to Lafayette, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lafayette, Louisiana should increase to $243,977 in Saratoga, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAFAYETTE vs. SARATOGA
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 388.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $243,977 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1495% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette, LA vs. Saratoga, CA

Compared to Lafayette, Saratoga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

388.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

29.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,588.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

45.9% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Saratoga, California

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