Cost of Living Calculator - Montecito, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 46.7% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $26,661 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Montecito, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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