Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 208.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $863,540 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
479% more expensive in Mountain View
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  208.4% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  718.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  96.6% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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