Lafayette, Indiana vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 53.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $93,421 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher