What is a pro or con of living in West Lafayette, Indianacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in West Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in West Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $70,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $74,888 in West Lafayette, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. WEST LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 7.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,888 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. West Lafayette, IN

Compared to Columbia, West Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

7.7% lower

Health

20.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. West Lafayette, IN

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