West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 14.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,421 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Fresno
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher