Cost of Living Calculator - Midland, Texas vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 182.7% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $141,330 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
552% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Midland, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  182.7% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  501.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.