West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 94.9% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $146,184 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  134.5% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher