Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 58.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $31,115 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Santa Barbara, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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