Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 49.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $38,133 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Costa Mesa, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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