Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 20.6% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $60,279 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lafayette
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to San Jose, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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