Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 2.9% cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $48,550 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Idaho Falls, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower