San Antonio, Texas vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 188.6% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $144,321 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
594% more expensive in Lafayette
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.6% 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
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  798.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher