Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 251.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $263,350 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
793% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  251.1% 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
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,203.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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