Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 26.6% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $44,030 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Arcata, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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