West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 117.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $173,894 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.4% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher