Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Missouri vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 216.9% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $237,653 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
713% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Springfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  216.9% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,053.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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