Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 50.8% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $20,662 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Valley Center, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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