Lafayette, Indiana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 445.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $272,544 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1465% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  445.1% 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
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,054.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  95.8% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher