Charleston, South Carolina vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 17.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $91,388 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Charleston, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower