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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 93.5% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $145,111 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Poway
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Poway, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.5% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  72.2% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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