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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 21.4% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $39,304 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lancaster, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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