Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 138.5% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $476,909 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.5% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  558.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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