Mountain View, California vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 71.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $34,175 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Mountain View, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower