Cost of Living Calculator - San Luis Obispo, California vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 41.6% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $43,827 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to San Luis Obispo, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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