Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 52.3% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $147,641,584 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Mountain View, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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