Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 31.0% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $458,671 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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