Mill Valley, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 5.5% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $47,230 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower