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

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 66.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,624 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
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• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Santa Monica, West Lafayette is:
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  66.8% lower
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  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
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  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  54.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
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  Personal
  11.7% lower
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