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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 55.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $71,076 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Santa Cruz, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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