Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 21.0% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $39,476 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Chico, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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