Lafayette, CA Cost of Living


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Lafayette cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Lafayette, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Lafayette, CA

Housing costs in Lafayette?
A typical home costs $1,767,400, which is 422.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 141.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lafayette costs $2,880 per month, which is 101.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Lafayette?
To live comfortably in Lafayette, California, a minimum annual income of $338,760 for a family, and $94,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lafayette?
The cost of living in Lafayette, CA is average compared to other cities in the Bay Area. Housing costs are slightly above the national average, with median home prices coming in around $1.3 million. Rent prices are slightly below the national average, however, making it accessible for those who can’t afford to buy a house. Other factors such as transportation and utilities are also near the national averages. All this makes Lafayette an ideal place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle close to San Francisco and Oakland.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLafayetteCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  117105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  580.7234.8100.0
  $1,767,400$733,500$338,100
  102.6%102.4%100.0%
  123.8133.1100.0
  157.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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