Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 31.0% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $51,796 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lancaster, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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