Lafayette, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 13.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $15,712 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lafayette, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower