Palmdale, California vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 39.6% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $97,816 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Palmdale, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  60.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower