Palo Alto, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 40.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $58,392 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
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  40.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
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  Personal
  3.5% higher
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