Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 19.6% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $60,334 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lafayette
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to El Centro, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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