Lafayette, Indiana vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 200.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,020 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
565% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.1% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  775.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher