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


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 46.9% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $110,142 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Oakland, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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