Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 124.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $359,636 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
384% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.8% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  449.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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