Charleston, West Virginia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 11.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $167,614 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Charleston, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher