San Jose, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 58.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $168,186 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to San Jose, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  53.3% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower