San Diego, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 43.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $33,815 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to San Diego, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower