Lafayette, Indiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 102.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $101,008 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lafayette, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.0% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  371.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher