Thousand Oaks, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 45.7% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $27,163 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Thousand Oaks, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower