San Francisco, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 63.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $18,525 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to San Francisco, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  55.4% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower