Lubbock, Texas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 12.0% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,010 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lubbock, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower