Austin, Texas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 30.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $34,930 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Austin, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower