Santa Rosa, California vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 44.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $61,550 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Santa Rosa, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower