Bend, Oregon vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 31.2% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,850 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Bend, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower