Lafayette, Indiana vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 26.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $104,274 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Lafayette, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher