Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 19.0% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $89,232 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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