Erie, Colorado vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 33.7% cheaper than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,162 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Erie, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower