Lafayette, Indiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 121.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $135,368 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.9% higher
      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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  130.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher