Berkeley, California vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 66.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $70,637 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Berkeley, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.7% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower