California, Maryland vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 11.9% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,055 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to California, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower