Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 81.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $9,173 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Palo Alto, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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