San Mateo, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 63.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $79,362 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to San Mateo, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% lower