Alexandria, Virginia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 35.6% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,725 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Alexandria, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower