Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 52.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,450 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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