Fresno, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 12.5% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $43,756 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Fresno, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower