College Park, Maryland vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 25.4% cheaper than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $273,962 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to College Park, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower