Los Angeles, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 48.7% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $12,826 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Los Angeles, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  57.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower