Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 66.2% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,338 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Santa Clara, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.2% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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