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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 140.5% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $120,243 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in San Rafael
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.5% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  378.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.0% higher

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