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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 32.5% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $50,597 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Murrieta, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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