Pleasanton, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 13.2% more expensive than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $56,619 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower