Whittier, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 73.0% more expensive than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $86,515 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Whittier, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher