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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 50.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $124,793 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Irvine, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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