Pasadena, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 51.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $38,924 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Pasadena, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  54.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower