West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 105.5% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $61,659 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Pasadena
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  120.6% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher