Boone, North Carolina vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 6.8% cheaper than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,598 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Boone, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower