Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 55.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $33,709 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Boise City
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Lafayette, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% lower
      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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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