Johnston, Iowa vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 6.1% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,405 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Johnston, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower