Minnetonka, Minnesota vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 126.2% more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $226,178 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Minnetonka, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.2% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher