Truckee, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 49.7% more expensive than Truckee, California.

You would need a salary of $112,240 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Truckee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Truckee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Truckee, California
Truckee, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Truckee, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower