San Francisco, California vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 67.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $81,352 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Lafayette
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to San Francisco, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  54.6% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower