Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs California, Maryland


The cost of living in California, Maryland is 13.5% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $113,496 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in California
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs California, MD
Compared to West Lafayette, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher

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