Amarillo, Texas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 16.2% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,098 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Amarillo, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower