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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 61.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $76,903 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Santa Clara, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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