West Lafayette, Indiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 137.8% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $142,699 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in San Jose
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.8% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  114.2% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher