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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 25.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $96,804 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Santa Maria, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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