Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Rancho San Diego, California


The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 65.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,854 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  78.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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