Lafayette, Indiana vs. Westwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westwood, California is 34.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $237,189 in Westwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westwood, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Westwood
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Westwood, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Westwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher