Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 34.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,717 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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