Berkeley, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 62.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $26,555 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Berkeley, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% lower
      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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower