Rancho San Diego, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 39.7% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $51,295 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Rancho San Diego, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower