West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 163.6% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $342,688 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Berkeley
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.6% higher
      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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  449.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher