Lafayette, Indiana vs. Atwater, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atwater, California is 38.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $69,207 in Atwater, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atwater, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Atwater
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Atwater, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Atwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher