Lafayette, Indiana vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 88.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $141,499 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.7% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher