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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 52.3% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $62,016 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Novato, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% lower

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